Football legend Eli Manning and Knob Creek have joined forces to launch a special edition bourbon ahead of the 2025 Super Bowl. The collaboration, dubbed ‘Eli Manning’s 2025 Bold Pick’, features a single barrel bourbon aged for 9 years and bottled at 120 proof.
The limited-edition release was hand-selected by Manning alongside Eighth Generation Master Distiller Freddie Noe at the Jim Beam campus in Kentucky. The bourbon, according to a brand press release, will “inspire fans to make confident choices, stick to their standards, and savor the perfect pour during the Big Game.”
“As the founding house of Small Batch American Whiskey, our family knows bourbon as well as Eli knows football, so it is an honor to collaborate on this Knob Creek limited-edition ELI MANNING’S 2025 BOLD PICK release,” said Eighth Generation Master Distiller, Freddie Noe. “It was a pleasure to welcome Eli to our campus and into the rackhouse, where, together, we developed a full-flavored single barrel bourbon that truly stands out. I’m confident football and bourbon fans will enjoy it as much as we do and I know it’s a whiskey that would make my grandfather and Knob Creek founder, Booker Noe, proud.”
Eli Manning & The Bourbon Selection Process
Former professional quarterback, Eli Manning, and Eight Generation Master Distiller, Freddie Noe, selected the bourbon from within the campus rackhouse.
The bourbon showcases complex notes of vanilla and oak, according to the brand. Bottled at a robust 120 proof, this expression aims to deliver the full-flavored experience Knob Creek is known for.
Manning, a self-proclaimed bourbon enthusiast, shared his long-standing appreciation for the brand. “I partnered with Knob Creek because it’s my favorite bourbon. Every sip is full of rich, bold flavor, making it perfect for celebrating life’s big moments and wins,” said Manning. “Whether it’s the 9-year-old in an Old-Fashioned or sipping 12-year-old neat for something a little more special, Knob Creek is always my go-to, and I’m excited for fans to try my single barrel bold pick.”
Bold Picks For The Super Bowl
Leading up the 2025 Super Bowl, Manning will make “bold, unapologetic picks around the last playoff games culminating in the Big Game.” Manning’s pick will embody the spirit of Knob Creek, encouraging fans to make brave decisions of their own this season. Fans can follow @KnobCreek on Instagram to keep tabs on Manning’s insights.
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Win An Exclusive Fred B. Noe Distillery Experience
Knob Creek is also offering bourbon fans the chance to win an unforgettable and exclusive experience at the Fred B. Noe Distillery in Kentucky. Awarded by sweepstake, the prize includes a private tour of the distillery and warehouse, airfare, hotel, transportation, and a $1,000 gift card to spend at the American Outpost for the winner and three guests.
Fans aged 21+ can enter the sweepstake here until February 10th 2025.
Buy Eli Manning’s 2025 Bold Pick
Knob Creek Single Barrel Bourbon: Eli Manning’s 2025 Bold Pick is now available for a limited time at select retailers in three key locations, with a suggested retail price of $59.99 for a 750mL bottle:
- New York Metro area – where Eli cemented his legendary football legacy.
- New Orleans – his hometown.
- Los Angeles – a vibrant sports hub known for its bold spirit.